Ingredients

How to make it

  • Peel and quarter potatoes.
  • Rinse well and put into a big pot with plenty of water.
  • Bring to a rolling boil and let boil until potatoes can be easily mashed with a fork.
  • Drain and put potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
  • Put in a big glob of butter and a little milk to begin with.
  • Take a potato masher or electric mixer and mash mash mash those taters.
  • Taste and if that's not enough butter add some more.
  • How much milk depends on what texture you want.
  • Add salt to taste as well. :o)

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    " It was excellent "
    sweet_chaos ate it and said...
    My grandma made mashed taters this way :P it was awesome, the woman could cook up a storm! of course most older women from west virginia can cook anything and do it perfectly, she was one such woman, how I miss her
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    " It was excellent "
    wdsdy ate it and said...
    Perfect!!!!!! And delicious!!!
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  • lexluv101 17 years ago
    This is how I do mine too, tastes terrific
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  • chef2 17 years ago
    10 plus
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  • achope246 17 years ago
    LOL - this is how I make mine too. Can't really have a recipe for it. Tons of butter and touches of milk to get the consistency you want!!
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  • suzalleogram 17 years ago
    I agree with mama- must use half and half! YUM- I LOVE POTATOES!!!!
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  • debbie919 17 years ago
    ^5 Gem...I do the same! Sometimes the simplest is the best!
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  • organicmama 17 years ago
    Ever try half and half instead of milk? It's wonderful, oh and a little pepper.
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  • deltadarling 17 years ago
    This recipe for mashed pototoes is exacttly how i fix mine

    They are wonderful t5thanks for sharing

    Delta
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